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Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad

Crisp Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad for Summer Fun

Enjoy this refreshing Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad, a perfect summer side for barbecues and potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large Persian cucumbers cut into slices
  • 10 English cucumbers cut into slices
  • Pickles optional, for garnish
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup pickle juice ranch dressing from leftover pickle juice
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for lower calories
  • cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for flavor boost
  • cup pickle juice dill pickle juice for tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon dried onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill fresh dill can be used
  • ½ teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper for mild spiciness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle juice. Add salt, dried onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, and dried dill. Blend until smooth, adjusting pickle juice to desired tanginess.
Prepare the Salad
  1. Slice the Persian or English cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a large bowl. Optionally, dice the pickles for additional crunch and combine with fresh cucumber slices and any extra ingredients.
Dress & Toss
  1. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixtures and gently toss together using a spatula or tongs to coat each cucumber slice evenly.
Chill & Serve
  1. Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. Serve cold alongside your favorite summer dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Let the flavors meld for longer chilling for enhanced taste.

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